G-00-10-12-9B1 - 10/12/2000ORDINANCE NO. 0 - DO - 6-IO2-96J
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX
BUDGET OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2000-2001.
WHEREAS, the City of Round Rock collects a seven (7) percent
tax on hotel/motel rooms, and
WHEREAS, the tax money is to be spent for promoting tourism
and the arts, and
WHEREAS, a proposed 2000-2001 budget for Hotel Occupancy Tax
funds is attached which provides for expenditure of the funds in a
manner in compliance with Section 1.1809 of the City Code (1995
Edition), Now Therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK,
TEXAS:
That the attached 2000-2001 Hotel Occupancy Tax Budget is
hereby approved and the disbursements shown thereon are hereby
authorized.
The City Council hereby finds and declares that written notice
of the date, hour, place and subject of the meeting at which this
Ordinance was adopted was posted and that such meeting was open to
the public as required by law at all times during which this
Ordinance and the subject matter hereof were discussed, considered
and formally acted upon, all as required by the Open Meetings Act,
Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended, and the Act.
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READ and APPROVED on first reading this the Z1(1
day of
2000.
READ, APPROVED and ADOPTED on second reading this the
roZ:h day of U/LXA L2)JL , 2000.
ATT T:
JO NE LAND, City Secretary
2
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ROBERT A. STLUKA, JR , Mayor
City of Round Rock, Texas
City of Round Rock
Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund #71
2000-2001 Proposed Budget
DESCRIPTION OF ITEM
REVENUES:
Hotel -Motel Occupancy Tax
Interest Income
Round Rock Historical Homes Tour
Contributions
Bond Proceeds
Total Revenues
EXPEN DITURES:
Tourism Events
Outlaw Trail 100
Sportsfest
Sunrise Kiwanis Club Basketball
Arts & Crafts Expo (Humane Society)
Sertoma Girls Softball
Old Settlers' Music Festival
Fiesta
RR Police Officers Assn -BBQ Cook -Off
Rock Hardball Classic
Fast Draw Contest
Frontier Days Advertising
Texas Old Time Fiddlers
Morning Kiwanis Cowboy Jubilee
Old Settlers Reunion
Chocolate Affair
Old Time Texas Dance
TBCH Children at Heart
Daffodil Days
Round Rock Historic Homes Tour
Accordion Kings
Festejo Folklorico
$616,261
12,000
99-00
Original
Budget
$915,710
24,000
99-00
Revised
Budget
$915,710 $1,039,635
24,000 42,338
0 0 0 0
10,000 0 0 0
175,000 0 0 0
813,261 939,710
939,710 1,081,973
15,422 17,000 17,000 17,000
6,834 8,000 8,000 8,000
7,000 7,000 7,000 3,800
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
10,000 7,000 0 0
5,000 • 7,000 7,000 10,000
0 5,000 5,000 0
2,500 3,000 3,000 0
3,600 3,500 3,500 0
5,000 10,000 10,000 9,000 1,000
2,000 0 0 0
10,000 0 0 0
1,600 1,600 1,600 2,500
5,000 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
4,000 0 0 0
2,000 2,000 2,000 905
3,516 5,000 0 0
7,000 7,000 7,000 5,000
0 0 0 0
Council
Amendments
included
5,000
Aussie Texans Connection 0 0 0 0
Celtic Music Festival 10,000 0 0 0
RR Pan Am Golf Association 0 0 0 5,500
RR Quilt and Cloth Doll Show 2,500! 1,600 1,600 2,500 (2,000)
Williamson County Sesquicentennial
Marilyn Monroe Birthday
Chisholm Trail Fine Arts Festival
Lightcrust Doughboys
Polocrosse Tournament
Round Rock Bluegrass Festival
Cowboy Christmas Ball
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0
0 10,000 10,000 8,000
0 2,000 2,000 0
0 0 5,000 0
0 0 4,000 4,000
0 0 0 10,000
Total Tourism Events 102,972 96,700 93,700 86,205
Budget summary, page 1
City of Round Rock
Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund #71
2000-2001 Proposed Budget
Arts Support
Choir
Sam Bass Theater
Community Band
Ballet Folklorico
Total Arts Support
Tourism Support
OSP @ PV Festival Impvts
Chamber of Commerce
Lighted Outdoor Sign
Event Advertising
Total Tourism Support
Museum Support
Palm House Museum
Total Museum Support
9,500
4,500
4,000
4,800
99-00'
Original
Budget
10,000
7,000
4,000
6,790
22,800 27,790
Revised
Budget
10,000 10,000
7,000 8,500
4,000 4,000
6,790 7,200_
27,790 29,700
0 0 0 0
61,047 80,566 80,566 80,566
0 0 0 0
63,953 52,944 52,944 52,944
125,000 133,510
133,510 133,510
2,000 2,000 2,000 10,000
2,000
2,000
2,000
10,000
Council
Amendments'
included
410
Unallocated
Contingency 0 fl 3,000 585 (4,410)',
Hotel/Motel Demand Survey 0 0 0 0
Total Unallocated
Subtotal -Tourism, Arts, Museum
Convention Center Complex Project
Convention Center Complex Project
Transfer to Revenue Fund at Trustee Bank
Property Insurance
Contingency and Trustee Fees
Capital Repair at Trustee Bank
0 0 3,000 585
252,772 260,000 260,000 260,000
231,503 0 0 0
0 515,000 515,000 562,477
0 25,000 25,000 25,750
0 25,000 25,000 25,000
0 0 0 250,000
Total Convention Center Project 231,503 565,000 565,000 863,227
Other
Cattle Drive Statues Project -Survey 0 0 0 0
Cattle Drive Statues Project -Land 36,527 0 0 0
Total Other 36,527 0 0 0
Total Expenditures $520,801 $825,000 $825,000 $1,123,227
Estimated Fund Balance 10/01/00 1,058,442
Operating Reserves* (1,017,188)
Estimated Unreserved Fund Balance 9/30/01 $0
*Operating Reserves are established in accordance with operating reserve policies.
Budget summary, page 2
ROUND ROCK
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Tourism & Visitors Center
September 7, 2000
Tourism Committee Recommendations for Event Funding 2000 -2001
Event Funding is set up using dollars generated from the local Hotel and Motel Occupancy
Tax. Each year, we become a little more knowledgeable with regards
to the tax code under which acceptable use is explained. Below is a portion of Section
351 .101, Use of Tax Revenue, which pertains to HOT usage.
"Revenue from the municipal hotel occupancy tax may be used only to promote tourism and the
convention and hotel industry, and that use is limited to the following:
1) the acquisition of a site and improvements to the site for convention facilities or visitors
information centers,
2) furnishing facilities, personnel and materials for the registrations of convention delegates,
3) advertising and conducting solicitations and promotional programs to attract tourists and
convention delegates,
4) the encouragement of the arts
5) historical restoration and preservation projects to encourage tourists and convention
delegates to visit historic sites or museums
According to Scott Joslove, President and CEO of the Texas Hotel/Motel Association and former
Assistant Attorney General, it must pass the two-part test:
1) Does it directly enhance and promote tourism AND the convention and hotel industry? If so,
2) Does it clearly fit into one of the five statutorily -provided categories for expenditure of local
hotel occupancy tax revenues?
In addition, the Tourism Committee espouses the long-standing concept that groups be
encouraged to use the HOT funds as "seed money" for the successful launch of an event, as
opposed to the concept of the HOT funds as a "sustaining sponsorship source." This allows all
groups to have support in their early days of development and ensures that funds will still be
available for new groups to enjoy the same opportunities in the future. As a result, most existing
groups will continue to note a slightly reduced amount of support for their events each year
hereafter.
Individual Event Funding information is included with this packet.
212 East Main Street
Round Rock, Texas 78664
(800) 747-3479
(512) 255-5805
Fax: (512) 255-3345
www.roundrocktx.org
The recommendations by the Tourism Committee are as follows:
Event Name Request Amount Recommended
Accordion Kings $ 7,000 $ 5,000
Chisholm Trail Fine Arts Festival 10,000 8,000
Cowboy Christmas Ball (new event in 2000) 10,000 10,000
Daffodil Days 905 905
Fiesta Amistad 10,000 5,000
Frontier Days 10,000 8,000
Holiday Classic Basketball Tournament 3,800 3,800
Master Millennium Challenge 1,250 0
Old Settlers' Reunion 2,500 2,500
Palm House Museum and Visitors' Center 10,000 10,000
Pan American Golf Association Convention 10,000 5,500
Round Rock Ballet Folklorico 7,200 6,790
Round Rock Bluegrass Festival 6,000 4,000*
*must change date; conflicts with Frontier Days
Round Rock Community Choir 10,000 10,000
Round Rock Quilt & Doll Show 4,500 4,500
Sam Bass Community Theatre 8,500 8,500
Total Events Funds $ 92,495
City Allocated Funds
Sportsfest & Outlaw Trail 100 $ 25,000
Round Rock Community Band 4,000
Total City -allocated Funds $ 29,000
Total Event Funding Recommendation $ 121,495
Contingency $ 4,995
ROUND ROCK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
[VENT ANALYSIS Fp! FUNDING
EVENT NAME
Accordion Kings Festival
EVENT DATES
August 25, 2001
REQUESTED AMOUNT
$ 7,000
PART ON[ TEST
Does this group meet part (a) of the Hotel Occupancy Tax Code, Section 351.101 which states: "Revenue
from the municipal hotel occupancy tax may be used only to promote tourism and the convention and hotel
industry."?
HYES F1N0
How?
This event promotes tourism through advertising in Third Coast and Polka News music publications; mailings
throughout Central Texas and they promote traditional Texas accordion music.
ART TWO TTST
If so, " that use is limited to the following:" Please indicate under which category this event qualifies
(1) the acquisition of sites for and the construction, improvement, etc. of convention facilities or visitors
information centers?
(2) the furnishing of facilities, personnel, and materials registration of convention delegates or registrants
(3)
advertising and conducting solicitations and promotional program to attract tourism & delegates to the
municipality or its vicinity.
(4) the encouragement, promotion, improvement, and application of the arts, including instrumental and
vocal music, dance, folk art, creative writing, architecture, design and allied fields; painting; sculpture;
photography; graphics and craft arts; motion pictures; radio, television, tape and sound recordings;
and other arts related to the presentation, performance, execution, and exhibition of these major art forms.
historic restoration and preservation projects or activities or advertising and conducting solicitations and
promotional programs to encourage tourists to visit preserved historic sites or museums.
(5)
YES HNO
nYEs FiNo
nrEs [INO
nris [INo
nrfs MNO
[V[NT FUNDING R[COMM[NDATION
Does the Tourism Committee believe that this event qualifies for funding under Section351 Tax Code,
regarding the Definition and Use of the Hotel/Motel Tax Revenues by Municipalities?
[1YES neo
Should this event be funded? Why or why not?
Advertising in Third Coast and Polka News music publications; mailings throughout Central Texas and promotion of
the arts— traditional Texas accordion music. Group should be counselled to utilize more money for advertising; less for
artist fees. We have reduced requested and deleted lodging line item. New format for event; will monitor closely.
As representatives of the Tourism Committee, we recommend that this group receive a total of $ 5,000
the 2000 - 2001 fiscal year from the City of Round Rock, Hotel Occupancy Tax fund.
KATHE E PICKS NS, TOURISM CHAIR
�W1P� e /
ISELE SCHAEFER, TOURISM C R -ELECT
for event funding during
I
RUSS BO TO SM SECRETARY
ROUND ROCK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
EVENT ANALYSIS f 011 FUNDING
EVENT NAME
Chisholm Trail Fine Arts Festival
EVENT DATES
April 28 & 29, 2001
RE UESTED 0AMOUNT
$ 0,00
PART ONE TEST
Does this group meet part (a) of the Hotel Occupancy Tax Code, Section 351.101 which states: "Revenue
from the municipal hotel occupancy tax may be used only to promote tourism and the convention and hotel
industry."?
1'
YES
No
Row?
This event truly promotes the arts. Artists and guest will be coming in from a regional area. Advertising in major arts
publications. Second year of event.
PART TWO TEST
If so, " that use is limited to the following:" Please indicate under which category this event qualifies
(1) the acquisition of sites for and the construction, improvement, etc. of convention facilities or visitors
information centers?
(2) the furnishing of facilities, personnel, and materials registration of convention delegates or registrants
(3) advertising and conducting solicitations and promotional program to attract tourism & delegates to the
municipality or its vicinity.
(4) the encouragement, promotion, improvement, and application of the arts, including instrumental and
vocal music, dance, folk art, creative writing, architecture, design and allied fields; painting; sculpture;
photography; graphics and craft arts; motion pictures; radio, television, tape and sound recordings;
and other arts related to the presentation, performance, execution, and exhibition of these major art forms.
historic restoration and preservation projects or activities or advertising and conducting solicitations and
promotional programs to encourage tourists to visit preserved historic sites or museums.
(5)
nr{s neo
flYES F1No
F1YEs LINO
nr�s neo
flYES o No
EVENT fUNDING RECOMMENDATION
Does the Tourism Committee believe that this event qualifies for funding under Section351 Tax Code,
regarding the Definition and Use of the Hotel/Motel Tax Revenues by Municipalities?
nv�s neo
Should this event be funded? Why or why not?
Good, solid event that fits well into established code. Since it is its second year, funding has been reduced slightly
from its maximum received in 2000.
As representatives of the Tourism Committee, we recommend that this group receive a total of $ 8,000
the 2000 - 2001 fiscal year from the City of Round Rock, Hotel Occupancy Tax fund.
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'CATHERINE P CKENS/I'OURISM CHAIR� GIS EiE SCH10
CHAIR -EL J T
for event funding during
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RUSS BOLDS, TOU M�SSECRETARY
ROUND ROCK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
EVENT ANALYSIS FOR FUNDING
EVENT NAME
Cowboy Christmas Ball
EVENT DATES
December 1, 2000
REQUESTED AMOUNT
$ 11,780
PART ONE TEST
Does this group meet part (a) of the Hotel Occupancy Tax Code, Section 351.101 which states: "Revenue
from the municipal hotel occupancy tax may be used only to promote tourism and the convention and hotel
industry."?
How?
This event promotes tourism through promotion of Texas Swing Music.
FiYs flNo
PART TWO TEST
If so, " that use is limited to the following:" Please indicate under which category this event qualifies
(1) the acquisition of sites for and the construction, improvement, etc. of convention facilities or visitors
information centers?
(2) the furnishing of facilities, personnel, and materials registration of convention delegates or registrants
(3)
advertising and conducting solicitations and promotional program to attract tourism & delegates to the
municipality or its vicinity.
(4) the encouragement, promotion, improvement, and application of the arts, including instrumental and
vocal music, dance, folk art, creative writing, architecture, design and allied fields; painting; sculpture;
photography; graphics and craft arts; motion pictures; radio, television, tape and sound recordings;
and other arts related to the presentation, performance, execution, and exhibition of these major art forms.
historic restoration and preservation projects or activities or advertising and conducting solicitations and
promotional programs to encourage tourists to visit preserved historic sites or museums.
(5)
flYES No
flYs HNo
F1YEs HN0
�IIf�S flNo
orfs F1No
{VENT fUNDING RECOMMENDATION
Does the Tourism Committee believe that this event qualifies for funding under Section351 Tax Code,
regarding the Definition and Use of the Hotel/Motel Tax Revenues by Municipalities?
nv�s flNo
Should this event be funded? Why or why not?
Good concept and plan for this first year event. Encourage event to promote on a state-wide basis to ensure adequate
hotel stays. Request exceeded maximum, therefore reduced amount slightly.
As representatives of the Tourism Committee, we recommend that this group receive a total of $ 10,000
the 2000 - 2001 fiscal year from the City of Round Rock, Hotel Occupancy Tax fund.
KATHERINEJPICKENS, TOURISM CHAIR
./0" firs/ (
GISFT F SCHAEFER, TO SM CHAIR- ECT RUSS BOL;,S, TOU]
for event funding during
M SECRETARY
ROUND ROCK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
[VENT ANALYSIS FOR FUNDING
EVENT NAME
Daffodil Festival
EVENT DATES
March 3, 2001
REQUESTED AMOUNT
$905.00
ART ONE TEST
Does this group meet part (a) of the Hotel Occupancy Tax Code, Section 351.101 which states: "Revenue
from the municipal hotel occupancy tax may be used only to promote tourism and the convention and hotel
industry."?
nYfs flNo
How?
This event promotes tourism through advertising and excellent publicity of Round Rock as "The Daffodil Capital of
Texas."
PART TWO TEST
If so, " that use is limited to the following:" Please indicate under which category this event qualifies
(1)
(2)
(3)
the acquisition of sites for and the construction, improvement, etc. of convention facilities or visitors
information centers?
the furnishing of facilities, personnel, and materials registration of convention delegates or registrants
advertising and conducting solicitations and promotional program to attract tourism & delegates to the
municipality or its vicinity.
(4) the encouragement, promotion, improvement, and application of the arts, including instrumental and
vocal music, dance, folk art, creative writing, architecture, design and allied fields; painting; sculpture;
photography; graphics and craft arts; motion pictures; radio, television, tape and sound recordings;
and other arts related to the presentation, performance, execution, and exhibition of these major art forms.
historic restoration and preservation projects or activities or advertising and conducting solicitations and E yis
promotional programs to encourage tourists to visit preserved historic sites or museums.
(5)
flYES RNO
rlYis FINO
riYEs riNo
nes MNo
1/
NO
{VENT FUNDING RECOMMENDATION
Does the Tourism Committee believe that this event qualifies for funding under Section351 Tax Code,
regarding the Definition and Use of the Hotel/Motel Tax Revenues by Municipalities?
nrIs nNo
Should this event be funded? Why or why not?
Good event that has taken the funding process seriously. They have complied with the tax code and reduced their
funding request accordingly.
As representatives of the Tourism Committee, we recommend that this group receive a total of $ 905
the 2000 - 2001 fiscal year from the City of Round Rock, Hotel Occupancy Tax fund.
KATHERINE CKENS, TOURISM CHAIR GISELE SCHAEFER, TOURISM C It -ELECT RUSS BOLES,
for event funding during
OURISM CRETARY
ROUND ROCK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
[VENT ANALYSIS FOR FUND1NG
EVENT NAME
Fiesta Amistad
EVENT DATES
May 26 & 27, 2001
REQUESTED AMOUNT
$10,000
PART ONE 1fST
Does this group meet part (a) of the Hotel Occupancy Tax Code, Section 351.101 which states: "Revenue
from the municipal hotel occupancy tax may be used only to promote tourism and the convention and hotel
industry"?
How?
This event is well established and draws tourists and hotel stays.
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PART TWO T[ST
If so, " that use is limited to the following:" Please indicate under which category this event qualifies
(1) the acquisition of sites for and the construction, improvement, etc. of convention facilities or visitors
information centers?
(2) the furnishing of facilities, personnel, and materials registration of convention delegates or registrants
advertising and conducting solicitations and promotional program to attract tourism & delegates to the
municipality or its vicinity.
(3)
(4) the encouragement, promotion, improvement, and application of the arts, including instrumental and
vocal music, dance, folk art, creative writing, architecture, design and allied fields; painting; sculpture;
photography; graphics and craft arts; motion pictures; radio, television, tape and sound recordings;
and other arts related to the presentation, performance, execution, and exhibition of these major art forms.
historic restoration and preservation projects or activities or advertising and conducting solicitations and
promotional programs to encourage tourists to visit preserved historic sites or museums.
(5)
nr{s NO
nr�s F1No
F71Ys Na
FiYEs nN0
DENT FUNDING R[COMMfNDATION
Does the Tourism Committee believe that this event qualifies for funding under Section351 Tax Code,
regarding the Definition and Use of the Hotel/Motel Tax Revenues by Municipalities?
Should this event be funded? Why or why not?
Primarily an event that qualifies under advertising. Made $40,000 last year; used $30,000 for scholarships and held
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$10,000 in reserve for this year. This group is established, well -funded, and does not need major support by tax fund.
As representatives of the Tourism Committee, we recommend that this group receive a total of $ 5,000
the 2000 - 2001 fiscal year from the City of Round Rock, Hotel Occupancy Tax fund.
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KATHERI E PICKENS, TOURISM CHAIR
for event funding during
GISEI F SCHAEF , TOURISM CHA1.-ELECT RUSS BO
ROUND ROCK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
EVENT ANALYSIS FOR fUNDING
EVENT NAME
Frontier Days
EVENT DATES
october 6 & 7, 2001
REQUESTED AMOUNT
$10,000
PART ONE T[ST
Does this group meet part (a) of the Hotel Occupancy Tax Code, Section 351.101 which states: "Revenue
from the municipal hotel occupancy tax may be used only to promote tourism and the convention and hotel
industry."?
How?
This event has regional awareness and promotes tourism through advertising.
HYs flNo
PART TWO TEST
If so, " that use is limited to the following:" Please indicate under which category this event qualifies
(1) the acquisition of sites for and the construction, improvement, etc. of convention facilities or visitors
information centers?
(2) the furnishing of facilities, personnel, and materials registration of convention delegates or registrants
(3)
advertising and conducting solicitations and promotional program to attract tourism & delegates to the
municipality or its vicinity.
(4) the encouragement, promotion, improvement, and application of the arts, including instrumental and
vocal music, dance, folk art, creative writing, architecture, design and allied fields; painting; sculpture;
photography; graphics and craft arts; motion pictures; radio, television, tape and sound recordings;
and other arts related to the presentation, performance, execution, and exhibition of these major art forms
historic restoration and preservation projects or activities or advertising and conducting solicitations and
promotional programs to encourage tourists to visit preserved historic sites or museums.
(5)
flYES FiNo
flYEs neo
nvEs flNo
flYis neo
HYES MN0
DINT FUNDING RECOMMENDATION
Does the Tourism Committee believe that this event qualifies for funding under Section351 Tax Code,
regarding the Definition and Use of the Hotel/Motel Tax Revenues by Municipalities?
nvEs nNo
Should this event be funded? Why or why not?
Even though this event has been around for a long time, this will be the third year it has been managed by the
Round Rock area service organizations. We recommend a slight reduction due to tenure.
As representatives of the Tourism Committee, we recommend that this group receive a total of $ 8,000
the 2000 - 2001 fiscal year from the City of Round Rock, Hotel Occupancy Tax fund.
KATHE CKENS, TOURISM CHAIR /GISE CHAIR- ECT
LE SCHAEFER, URISM
for event funding during
RUSS BOLES TOURISI4SECRETARY
ROUND ROCK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
[VENT ANALYSIS f (11 FUNDING
EVENT NAME
Kiwanis Holiday Classic Basketball Tourn.
EVENT DATES
December 28 - 30, 2000
REQUESTED AMOUNT
$3,800
PART ONE TEST
Does this group meet part (a) of the Hotel Occupancy Tax Code, Section 351.101 which states: "Revenue
from the municipal hotel occupancy tax may be used only to promote tourism and the convention and hotel
industry."?
How?
This event promotes tourism by bringing in teams, sponsors and families to this annual event.
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PART TWO TEST
If so, " that use is limited to the following:" Please indicate under which category this event qualifies
(1) the acquisition of sites for and the construction, improvement, etc. of convention facilities or visitors
information centers?
(2) the furnishing of facilities, personnel, and materials registration of convention delegates or registrants
(3) advertising and conducting solicitations and promotional program to attract tourism & delegates to the
municipality or its vicinity.
(4) the encouragement, promotion, improvement, and application of the arts, including instrumental and
vocal music, dance, folk art, creative writing, architecture, design and allied fields; painting; sculpture;
photography; graphics and craft arts; motion pictures; radio, television, tape and sound recordings;
and other arts related to the presentation, performance, execution, and exhibition of these major art forms.
historic restoration and preservation projects or activities or advertising and conducting solicitations and
promotional programs to encourage tourists to visit preserved historic sites or museums.
(5)
YEs [1No
nr�s neo
FiYs flNO
nY�s FiNo
EYES NO
PINT fUNDING R[COMMfNDATION
Does the Tourism Committee believe that this event qualifies for funding under Section351 Tax Code,
regarding the Definition and Use of the Hotel/Motel Tax Revenues by Municipalities?
Should this event be funded? Why or why not?
This group worked hard to find creative ways to fine-tune their program to make it work under the advertising cate-
gory, even though there is no doubt that it brings in tourism.
As representatives of the Tourism Committee, we recommend that this group receive a total of $ 3,800 for event funding during the
2000 - 2001 fiscal year from the City of Round Rock, Hotel Occupancy Tax fund.
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ERIN PICKENS, NS
, TOURISM CHAIR
GISELE SCHAEFER, TOURISM C .r R -ELECT RUSS BO
ROUND ROCK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
[VENT 4NIALYSIS fOR FUNDING
EVENT NAME
Master Millennium Challenge
EVENT DATES
October 7, 2000
REQUESTED AMOUNT
$ 1,250
ART ONE TEST
Does this group meet part (a) of the Hotel Occupancy Tax Code, Section 351.101 which states: "Revenue
from the municipal hotel occupancy tax may be used only to promote tourism and the convention and hotel
industry."?
How?
This event promotes tourism through advertising.
YES flNo
PART TWO TEST
If so, " that use is limited to the following:" Please indicate under which category this event qualifies
(1) the acquisition of sites for and the construction, improvement, etc. of convention facilities or visitors
information centers?
(2) the furnishing of facilities, personnel, and materials registration of convention delegates or registrants
advertising and conducting solicitations and promotional program to attract tourism & delegates to the
municipality or its vicinity.
(3)
(4) the encouragement, promotion, improvement, and application of the arts, including instrumental and
vocal music, dance, folk art, creative writing, architecture, design and allied fields; painting; sculpture;
photography; graphics and craft arts; motion pictures; radio, television, tape and sound recordings;
and other arts related to the presentation, performance, execution, and exhibition of these major art forms.
historic restoration and preservation projects or activities or advertising and conducting solicitations and
promotional programs to encourage tourists to visit preserved historic sites or museums.
(5)
f�IYES � NO
flYES FiNo
FiYEs riNo
1�1Y�s [1No
flYs neo
[MT FUNDING R[COMM[NDATION
Does the Tourism Committee believe that this event qualifies for funding under Section351 Tax Code,
regarding the Definition and Use of the Hotel/Motel Tax Revenues by Municipalities?
Should this event be funded? Why or why not?
Committee does not feel that a for-profit business qualifies for funding under the guidelines. Revenues before funding
PIES MN0
are Targe and they expect to make a profit,
As representatives of the Tourism Committee, we recommend that this group receive a total of $ 0
the 2000 - 2001 fiscal year from the City of Round Rock, Hotel Occupancy Tax fund.
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KATHERI E PICKENS, TOURISM CHAIR
GISELE SCHAEFER, TOURISM CHAIiE-ELECT
RUSS BOLES, TOURIS
for event funding during
r✓�
RETARY
ROUND ROCK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
[VENT ANALYSIS 1011 FUNDING
EVENT NAME
Old Settlers Reunion
EVENT DATES
June, 2001
REQUESTED AMOUNT
$ 2,500
PART ONE TEST
Does this group meet part (a) of the Hotel Occupancy Tax Code, Section 351.101 which states: "Revenue
from the municipal hotel occupancy tax may be used only to promote tourism and the convention and hotel
industry."?
How?
This event promotes tourism and brings in hotel stays.
NO
PART TWO TEST
If so, " that use is limited to the following:" Please indicate under which category this event qualifies
(1) the acquisition of sites for and the construction, improvement, etc. of convention facilities or visitors
information centers?
(2) the furnishing of facilities, personnel, and materials registration of convention delegates or registrants
(3) advertising and conducting solicitations and promotional program to attract tourism & delegates to the
municipality or its vicinity.
(4) the encouragement, promotion, improvement, and application of the arts, including instrumental and
vocal music, dance, folk art, creative writing, architecture, design and allied fields; painting; sculpture;
photography; graphics and craft arts; motion pictures; radio, television, tape and sound recordings;
and other arts related to the presentation, performance, execution, and exhibition of these major art forms.
historic restoration and preservation projects or activities or advertising and conducting solicitations and
promotional programs to encourage tourists to visit preserved historic sites or museums.
(5)
nrfs FiNo
PYES neo
rEs flNo
nYiEs neo
flYES neo
{VENT fUNDING RECOMMENDATION
Does the Tourism Committee believe that this event qualifies for funding under Section351 Tax Code,
regarding the Definition and Use of the Hotel/Motel Tax Revenues by Municipalities?
Should this event be funded? Why or why not?
Established event that has a large following. Brings in tourists and promotes Round Rock.
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As representatives of the Tourism Committee, we recommend that this group receive a total of $ 2,500
the 2000 - 2001 fiscal year from the City of Round Rock, Hotel Occupancy Tax fund.
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for event funding during
KATHERI S, TOURISM CHAIR
GISELE SCHAEFER, • URISM CHAIR ECT RUSS BOLES,
ROUND ROCK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
EVENT ANALYSIS fOR FUNDING
EVENT NAME
Palm House Museum & Visitors Center
EVENT DATES
REQUESTED AMOUNT
$10,000
PART ONE TEST
Does this group meet part (a) of the Hotel Occupancy Tax Code, Section 351.101 which starec: "Revenue
from the municipal hotel occupancy tax may be used only to promote tourism and the convention and hotel
industry."?
How?
Visitor Center is typically the first point of contact for tourists coming into the city.
1'
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NO
PART TWO TEST
If so, " that use is limited to the following:" Please indicate under which category this event qualifies
(1) the acquisition of sites for and the construction, improvement, etc. of convention facilities or visitors
information centers?
(2) the furnishing of facilities, personnel, and materials registration of convention delegates or registrants
(3) advertising and conducting solicitations and promotional program to attract tourism & delegates to the
municipality or its vicinity.
(4) the encouragement, promotion, improvement, and application of the arts, including instrumental and
vocal music, dance, folk art, creative writing, architecture, design and allied fields; painting; sculpture;
photography; graphics and craft arts; motion pictures; radio, television, tape and sound recordings;
and other arts related to the presentation, performance, execution, and exhibition of these major art forms.
historic restoration and preservation projects or activities or advertising and conducting solicitations and
promotional programs to encourage tourists to visit preserved historic sites or museums.
(5)
F1YLs FiNo
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HYs MN0
1-1YEs LINO
nYEs EIIN0
[VENT FUNDING RECOMMENDATION
Does the Tourism Committee believe that this event qualifies for funding under Section351 Tax Code,
regarding the Definition and Use of the Hotel/Motel Tax Revenues by Municipalities?
Should this event be funded? Why or why not?
It's time to give our city's "Welcome" center a face lift. Especially with the Sesquicentennial Year upon us. Funds will
nr�s FiNo
be used to repair. Still need funds for roof replacement
As representatives of the Tourism Committee, we recommend that this group receive a total of $ 10,000 for event funding during
the 2000 - 2001 fiscal year from the City of Round Rock, Hotel Occupancy Tax fund.
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KATH NS, TOURISM CHAIR ISELE SCHAEFER
SM CHAIR-
/Th
RUSS BOLES, T
URISM SECRETARY
ROUND ROCK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
EVENT ANIALYSIS FOR fUNDING
EVENT NAME
Pan American Golf Assn. Convention
EVENT DATES
March 23 -25, 2001
REQUESTED AMOUNT
$ 11,200
PART ONE TEST
Does this group meet part (a) of the Hotel Occupancy Tax Code, Section 351.101 which states: "Revenue
from the municipal hotel occupancy tax may be used only to promote tourism and the convention and hotel
industry."?
How?
This event promotes tourism and hotel stays.
F1YES flNo
PART TWO TEST
If so, " that use is limited to the following:" Please indicate under which category this event qualifies
(1) the acquisition of sites for and the construction, improvement, etc. of convention facilities or visitors
information centers?
(2) the furnishing of facilities, personnel, and materials registration of convention delegates or registrants
advertising and conducting solicitations and promotional program to attract tourism & delegates to the
municipality or its vicinity.
(3)
(4) the encouragement, promotion, improvement, and application of the arts, including instrumental and
vocal music, dance, folk art, creative writing, architecture, design and allied fields; painting; sculpture;
photography; graphics and craft arts; motion pictures; radio, television, tape and sound recordings;
and other arts related to the presentation, performance, execution, and exhibition of these major art forms.
historic restoration and preservation projects or activities or advertising and conducting solicitations and
promotional programs to encourage tourists to visit preserved historic sites or museums.
(5)
nY�s nNo
nrEs neo
FiYEs LINO
nrfs HNO
{VENT FUNDING RECOMMENDATION
Does the Tourism Committee believe that this event qualifies for funding under Section351 Tax Code,
regarding the Definition and Use of the Hotel/Motel Tax Revenues by Municipalities?
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Should this event be funded? Why or why not?
Private group event that is not open to the general public. Funding should be use promotional brochures, ads and
registration of delegates. Funds cannot be used for lodgin . (Vote was not unanimous...several voted for $0 funds)
As representatives of the Tourism Committee, we recommend that this group receive a total of $ 5,500
the 2000 - 2001 fiscal year from the City of Round Rock, Hotel Occupancy Tax fund.
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KATH E PICKENS, TOURISM CHAIR
J
LE SCHAEFjyff, TOURISM CHAjf1 ELECT
for event funding during
RUSS BOLES, TpURISM SLFRETARY
ROUND ROCK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
EVENT ANALYSIS FOR FUNDING
EVENT NAME
Round Rock Ballet Folklorico
EVENT DATES
REQUESTED AMOUNT
$ 7,200
PART ONE TEST
Does this group meet part (a) of the Hotel Occupancy Tax Code, Section 351.101 which states: "Revenue
from the municipal hotel occupancy tax may be used only to promote tourism and the convention and hotel
industry."?
Row?
Traditionally, Ballet Folklorico hosts Cinco de Mayo which promotes hotel stays. It also supports several other group's
1YES neo
events through performances. Also hosts Ballet Folklorico groups from Mexico.
PART TWO TEST
If so, " that use is limited to the following:" Please indicate under which category this event qualifies
(1) the acquisition of sites for and the construction, improvement, etc. of convention facilities or visitors
information centers?
(2) the furnishing of facilities, personnel, and materials registration of convention delegates or registrants
(3) advertising and conducting solicitations and promotional program to attract tourism & delegates to the
municipality or its vicinity.
(4) the encouragement, promotion, improvement, and application of the arts, including instrumental and
vocal music, dance, folk art, creative writing, architecture, design and allied fields; painting; sculpture;
photography; graphics and craft arts; motion pictures; radio, television, tape and sound recordings;
and other arts related to the presentation, performance, execution, and exhibition of these major art forms.
historic restoration and preservation projects or activities or advertising and conducting solicitations and
promotional programs to encourage tourists to visit preserved historic sites or museums.
(5)
flYs FiNo
flYs FINo
YES I?INO
Flits flNo
{VENT FUNDING RECOMMENDATION
Does the Tourism Committee believe that this event qualifies for funding under Section351 Tax Code,
regarding the Definition and Use of the Hotel/Motel Tax Revenues by Municipalities?
[iYEs nNo
Should this event be funded? Why or why not?
Group must be counselled to provide events that will promote hotel stays. Funding continued at last year's level.
As representatives of the Tourism Committee, we recommend that this group receive a total of $ 6,790
the 2000 - 2001 fiscal year from the City of Round Rock, Hotel Occu' . cy Tax fund.
KATHERIN PICKENS , TOURISM CHAIR
for event funding during
AEFER, M CHAIR-
RUSS BOLES, TOt}RISM SETARY
ROUND ROCK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
EVENT ANALYSIS HI fUNDING
EVENT NAME
Round Rock Bluegrass Festival
EVENT DATES
October 5 & 6, 2001
R56EQUESTED0 AMOUNT
,00
PART ONE TEST
Does this group meet part (a) of the Hotel Occupancy Tax Code, Section 351.101 which states: "Revenue
from the municipal hotel occupancy tax may be used only to promote tourism and the convention and hotel
industry??
How?
This event promotes tourism and produces hotel stays.
No
PART TWO TEST
If so, " that use is limited to the following:" Please indicate under which category this event qualifies
(1) the acquisition of sites for and the construction, improvement, etc. of convention facilities or visitors
information centers?
(2) the furnishing of facilities, personnel, and materials registration of convention delegates or registrants
(3) advertising and conducting solicitations and promotional program to attract tourism & delegates to the
municipality or its vicinity.
(4) the encouragement, promotion, improvement, and application of the arts, including instrumental and
vocal music, dance, folk art, creative writing, architecture, design and allied fields; painting; sculpture;
photography; graphics and craft arts; motion pictures; radio, television, tape and sound recordings;
and other arts related to the presentation, performance, execution, and exhibition of these major art forms.
historic restoration and preservation projects or activities or advertising and conducting solicitations and
promotional programs to encourage tourists to visit preserved historic sites or museums.
(5)
YES F1No
flYs F1No
FiYEs flNo
IT/111s flNo
LIYES MN0
EVENT fUNDING RECOMMENDATION
Does the Tourism Committee believe that this event qualifies for funding under Section351 Tax Code,
regarding the Definition and Use of the Hotel/Motel Tax Revenues by Municipalities?
nrfs nNo
Should this event be funded? Why or why not?
Good potential for growth. Supports folk music, blue grass, that is very popular in Texas. Group must be informed
that "their" weekend is also Frontier Days and this group should seriously consider moving to another weekend. Do
not feel that groups support, but rather conflict with one another.
As representatives of the Tourism Committee, we recommend that this group receive a total of $ 4,000
the 2000 - 2001 fiscal year from the City of Round Rock, Hotel Occupancy Tax fund.
PICKENS, , TOURISM CHAIR SC 1 FE , p 5URISM CHAI
for event funding during
RUSS BOLES, SECRETARY
ROUND ROCK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
EVENT ANALYSIS FOR FUNDING
EVENT NAME
Round Rock Community Choir
EVENT DATES
REQUESTED AMOUNT
$10,000
PART ONE TEST
Does this group meet part (a) of the Hotel Occupancy Tax Code, Section 351.101 which states: "Revenue
from the municipal hotel occupancy tax may be used only to promote tourism and the convention and hotel
industry."?
How?
This event promotes tourism and some hotel stays.
F1Ys flNo
PART TWO TEST
If so, " that use is limited to the following:" Please indicate under which category this event qualifies
(1) the acquisition of sites for and the construction, improvement, etc. of convention facilities or visitors
information centers?
(2) the furnishing of facilities, personnel, and materials registration of convention delegates or registrants
(3) advertising and conducting solicitations and promotional program to attract tourism & delegates to the
municipality or its vicinity.
(4) the encouragement, promotion, improvement, and application of the arts, including instrumental and
vocal music, dance, folk art, creative writing, architecture, design and allied fields; painting; sculpture;
photography; graphics and craft arts; motion pictures; radio, television, tape and sound recordings;
and other arts related to the presentation, performance, execution, and exhibition of these major art forms.
historic restoration and preservation projects or activities or advertising and conducting solicitations and
promotional programs to encourage tourists to visit preserved historic sites or museums.
(5)
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flYES neo
YES flNo
[iYEs FINO
1'
flYES MN0
{VENT FUNDING RECOMMENDATION
Does the Tourism Committee believe that this event qualifies for funding under Section351 Tax Code,
regarding the Definition and Use of the Hotel/Motel Tax Revenues by Municipalities?
[1YEs
Should this event be funded? Why or why not?
Utilizing Performing Arts Center for all events this year, which will be promotable outside of community.
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As representatives of the Tourism Committee, we recommend that this group receive a total of $ 10,000 for event funding during
the 2000 - 2001 fiscal year from the City of Round Rock, Hotel Occupancy Tax fund.
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KATHERI .
TOURISM CHAIR ISELE SCHAEFER • URISM CHM LE
ROUND ROCK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
LVENT ANALYSIS FOR fUNDING
EVENT NAME
Round Rock Quilt & Folk Art Show
EVENT DATES
February 17 & 18, 2001
REQUESTED AMOUNT
$4,500
PART ONE TEST
Does this group meet part (a) of the Hotel Occupancy Tax Code, Section 351.101 which states: "Revenue
from the municipal hotel occupancy tax may be used only to promote tourism and the convention and hotel
industry."?
How?
This event promotes tourism through advertising.
YES
NO
PART TWO TEST
If so, " that use is limited to the following:" Please indicate under which category this event qualifies
(1) the acquisition of sites for and the construction, improvement, etc. of convention facilities or visitors
information centers?
(2) the furnishing of facilities, personnel, and materials registration of convention delegates or registrants
(3) advertising and conducting solicitations and promotional program to attract tourism & delegates to the
municipality or its vicinity.
(4) the encouragement, promotion, improvement, and application of the arts, including instrumental and
vocal music, dance, folk art, creative writing, architecture, design and allied fields; painting; sculpture;
photography; graphics and craft arts; motion pictures; radio, television, tape and sound recordings;
and other arts related to the presentation, performance, execution, and exhibition of these major art forms.
historic restoration and preservation projects or activities or advertising and conducting solicitations and
promotional programs to encourage tourists to visit preserved historic sites or museums.
(5)
n�fs No
nr�s No
FIB F1NO
FiYs flNo
flYES neo
{VENT fUNDING RECOMMENDATION
Does the Tourism Committee believe that this event qualifies for funding under Section351 Tax Code,
regarding the Definition and Use of the Hotel/Motel Tax Revenues by Municipalities?
[1YEs flNo
Should this event be funded? Why or why not?
Event is in fourth year and is well on its way to continued success. This is the type of group that works well under
funding requirements; funding reduced slightly. Group returned almost $900 that it did not use in 2000.
As representatives of the Tourism Committee, we recommend that this group receive a total of $ 2,500
the 2000 - 2001 fiscal year from the City of Round Rock, Hotel Occupancy Tax fund.
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KATHERIN PICKENS, TOURISM CHAIR
GISELE SCHAEFER, URISM �di A /
ELECTJ
RUSS BOLES; TOURI$�Gf SECRETARY
for event funding during
ROUND ROCK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
[VENT ANALYSIS FOR fUNDING
EVENT NAME
Sam Bass Community Theatre
EVENT DATES
REQUESTED AMOUNT
$8,500
PART ONE TEST
Does this group meet part (a) of the Hotel Occupancy Tax Code, Section 351.101 which states: "Revenue
from the municipal hotel occupancy tax may be used only to promote tourism and the convention and hotel
industry."?
How?
This event promotes tourism and some hotel stays,
FiYEs flNo
PART TWO T[ST
If so, " that use is limited to the following:" Please indicate under which category this event qualifies
(5)
the acquisition of sites for and the construction, improvement, etc. of convention facilities or visitors
information centers?
the furnishing of facilities, personnel, and materials registration of convention delegates or registrants
advertising and conducting solicitations and promotional program to attract tourism & delegates to the
municipality or its vicinity.
the encouragement, promotion, improvement, and application of the arts, including instrumental and
vocal music, dance, folk art, creative writing, architecture, design and allied fields; painting; sculpture;
photography; graphics and craft arts; motion pictures; radio, television, tape and sound recordings;
and other arts related to the presentation, performance, execution, and exhibition of these major art forms.
historic restoration and preservation projects or activities or advertising and conducting solicitations and
promotional programs to encourage tourists to visit preserved historic sites or museums.
F1YES NO
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F1YS neo
nY�s flNo
LIYES MN0
[V[NT FUNDING R[COMM[NDATION
Does the Tourism Committee believe that this event qualifies for funding under Section351 Tax Code,
regarding the Definition and Use of the Hotel/Motel Tax Revenues by Municipalities?
[1YEs LINO
Should this event be funded? Why or why not?
20th Anniversary Season. Will promote Round Rock in materials for this special season. Theatre needs repairs.
As representatives of the Tourism Committee, we recommend that this group receive a total of $ 8,500
the 2000 - 2001 fiscal year from the City of Round Rock, Hotel Occupancy Tax fund.
lax) l ,/ • •
KATHERIN PICKENS, TOURISM CHAIR SELF SCHAEFER, TOURISM "-ELECT
for event funding during
RU
SS BOLES, TOURIS ECRETARY
DATE: October 4, 2000
SUBJECT: City Council Meeting — October 12, 2000
ITEM: 9.B.1. Consider an ordinance adopting the Hotel Occupancy Tax Budget
for fiscal year 2000-2001. (Second Reading) The Hotel Occupancy
Tax Budget establishes funding for programs promoting tourism and
the Convention Center Complex. The first reading of the ordinance
was approved on September 28, 2000. Staff Resource Person: Joanne
Land, Assistant City Manager.